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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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